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Tradesman salary
Average tradesman salary
$38,236
How much does a tradesman make?
The average tradesman salary in the United States is $38,236. Tradesman salaries typically range between $28,000 and $50,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for tradesmen is $18.38 per hour.
Tradesman salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Tradesmen earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can a Tradesman earn more?
Tradesman Salaries By Experience Level
Tradesman salary estimates from across the web
Average tradesman salary by state
Highest paying states for tradesmen
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $52,246 | $25.12 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $46,570 | $22.39 |
| 3 | Illinois | $49,320 | $23.71 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,016 | $23.57 |
| 5 | Florida | $41,534 | $19.97 |
| 6 | New York | $48,148 | $23.15 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $47,800 | $22.98 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $45,016 | $21.64 |
| 9 | Texas | $40,033 | $19.25 |
| 10 | Delaware | $44,036 | $21.17 |
| 11 | Washington | $43,626 | $20.97 |
| 12 | Maryland | $44,957 | $21.61 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $42,719 | $20.54 |
| 14 | Michigan | $38,147 | $18.34 |
| 15 | Missouri | $39,719 | $19.10 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $38,277 | $18.40 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $38,792 | $18.65 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $38,521 | $18.52 |
| 19 | Arizona | $38,203 | $18.37 |
| 20 | Virginia | $38,612 | $18.56 |
| 21 | Colorado | $40,158 | $19.31 |
| 22 | Maine | $36,757 | $17.67 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $37,210 | $17.89 |
| 24 | Indiana | $36,194 | $17.40 |
| 25 | Oregon | $39,817 | $19.14 |
| 26 | Ohio | $36,686 | $17.64 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $44,638 | $21.46 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $38,074 | $18.30 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $36,897 | $17.74 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $36,389 | $17.49 |
| 31 | Nevada | $36,969 | $17.77 |
| 32 | Vermont | $38,009 | $18.27 |
| 33 | Georgia | $36,243 | $17.42 |
| 34 | Alabama | $35,574 | $17.10 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $36,547 | $17.57 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $35,754 | $17.19 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $35,463 | $17.05 |
| 38 | Iowa | $35,738 | $17.18 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $35,641 | $17.14 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $33,491 | $16.10 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $34,772 | $16.72 |
| 42 | Alaska | $35,507 | $17.07 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $34,129 | $16.41 |
| 44 | Utah | $33,814 | $16.26 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $34,083 | $16.39 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $33,389 | $16.05 |
| 47 | Kansas | $33,036 | $15.88 |
| 48 | Idaho | $32,975 | $15.85 |
| 49 | Montana | $32,749 | $15.74 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $31,838 | $15.31 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $29,232 | $14.05 |
Highest paying cities for tradesmen
The highest-paying cities for tradesmen are Beverly Hills, CA, Binghamton, NY, and Hamilton, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverly Hills, CA | $52,145 | $25.07 |
| 2 | Binghamton, NY | $47,448 | $22.81 |
| 3 | Hamilton, NJ | $46,561 | $22.39 |
| 4 | Fort Myers, FL | $41,983 | $20.18 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | $40,592 | $19.52 |
| 6 | Englewood, CO | $40,159 | $19.31 |
| 7 | Springfield, OR | $40,049 | $19.25 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $39,701 | $19.09 |
| 9 | Newport News, VA | $38,715 | $18.61 |
| 10 | Appleton, WI | $38,586 | $18.55 |
| 11 | Gilbert, AZ | $38,178 | $18.35 |
| 12 | Brownstown, MI | $38,126 | $18.33 |
| 13 | Canton, OH | $37,352 | $17.96 |
| 14 | Albuquerque, NM | $37,160 | $17.87 |
| 15 | Fayetteville, NC | $37,004 | $17.79 |
| 16 | Las Vegas, NV | $36,926 | $17.75 |
| 17 | Mobile, AL | $36,078 | $17.35 |
| 18 | Charleston, SC | $35,617 | $17.12 |
| 19 | Memphis, TN | $35,605 | $17.12 |
| 20 | Des Moines, IA | $35,591 | $17.11 |
Tradesman salary details
A tradesman's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a tradesman's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $38,236 | $3,186 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying tradesman jobs
The highest paying types of tradesmen are supervisor and project manager, assistant superintendent, and electrical contractor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Supervisor | $42,894 | $3,574 | $20.62 | 56,540 |
| House Supervisor | $61,029 | $5,086 | $29.34 | 38,478 |
| Site Supervisor | $48,250 | $4,021 | $23.20 | 20,025 |
| Construction Supervisor | $62,881 | $5,240 | $30.23 | 32,487 |
| Project Supervisor | $53,609 | $4,467 | $25.77 | 20,450 |
| Crew Supervisor | $41,760 | $3,480 | $20.08 | 68,330 |
Top companies hiring tradesmen now:
Which companies pay tradesmen the most?
Tradesman salaries at PruittHealth and Johnson Controls are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tradesman salary at companies like Serco and Dignity Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PruittHealth | $58,380 | $28.07 |
| 2 | Johnson Controls | $52,704 | $25.34 |
| 3 | Serco | $50,804 | $24.43 |
| 4 | Dignity Health | $48,768 | $23.45 |
| 5 | EMCOR Group | $46,874 | $22.54 |
| 6 | Consolidated Construction Co. | $45,543 | $21.90 |
| 7 | Carrier | $43,513 | $20.92 |
| 8 | U.S. Engineering | $43,343 | $20.84 |
| 9 | RWJBarnabas Health | $42,092 | $20.24 |
| 10 | Sage Hospitality | $41,609 | $20.00 |
| 11 | Texas Tech University | $40,959 | $19.69 |
| 12 | BELFOR Franchise Group | $40,545 | $19.49 |
| 13 | General RV Center | $40,107 | $19.28 |
| 14 | Snelling | $39,792 | $19.13 |
| 15 | DISH Network | $39,616 | $19.05 |
| 16 | Trane | $39,472 | $18.98 |
| 17 | Primoris Services | $39,458 | $18.97 |
| 18 | Alliance Health | $39,417 | $18.95 |
| 19 | Mechanical Systems Service | $39,188 | $18.84 |
| 20 | Colorado State Express | $39,188 | $18.84 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Tradesman salary by industry
The average tradesman salary varies across industries:
- The average tradesman salary in the technology industry is $51,243, the highest of any industry.
- The average tradesman salary in the finance industry is $43,512.
- Tradesmen in the real estate industry earn an average salary of $38,145, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for tradesmen
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $51,243 | $24.64 |
| 2 | Construction | $43,512 | $20.92 |
| 3 | Professional | $41,869 | $20.13 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $39,706 | $19.09 |
| 5 | Government | $39,092 | $18.79 |
| 6 | Education | $38,195 | $18.36 |
| 7 | Real Estate | $38,145 | $18.34 |
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Tradesman salary trends
The average tradesman salary has risen by $4,898 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tradesman earned $33,338 annually, but today, they earn $38,236 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for tradesmen over the last decade.
Compare tradesman salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average tradesman salary over time
Compare tradesman salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Tradesman salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,200 | $18.38 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $37,300 | $17.94 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $36,800 | $17.68 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $36,100 | $17.36 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $35,500 | $17.07 | +1.4% |
Recently added tradesman salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Handyman LLC | Tradesman | Grovetown, GA | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| American Leak Detection | Tradesman Plumber | Austin, TX | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| OLV Human Services | Skilled Tradesman | Lackawanna, NY | 12/16/2024 | $41,782 |
| O.L.V. Human Services | Skilled Tradesman | Lackawanna, NY | 12/16/2024 | $41,782 |
| University of Arkansas | Skilled Tradesman | Little Rock, AR | 12/15/2024 | $36,568 |
| Blusky | Skilled Tradesman-Drywaller | Gypsum, CO | 12/15/2024 | $62,610 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Tradesman Helper (Plumbing Track) Two Positions | N01106 | Slippery Rock, PA | 12/14/2024 | $35,306 |
| Mid-Am Holdings | Tradesman (WE Will Train YOU!) Monday-Thursday | Centralia, IL | 12/14/2024 | $25,044 |
| State of Arkansas | Skilled Tradesman | Bono, AR | 12/14/2024 | $32,405 |
| Oilandgas.org.Uk | Tradesman-SO. California Gas Distribution Riser Integrity Program [Drip]-CA-ARB Underground | Ione, CA | 12/11/2024 | $39,653 |
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